Pearson on way after Motherwell accept bid

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CELTIC have finally agreed a fee of £350,000 for Stephen Pearson, the Motherwell midfield player. The protracted transfer will go ahead after Terry Butcher, the Motherwell manager, admitted the player did not have the heart to remain at Fir Park. The Scotland international will now begin negotiations over personal terms at Celtic Park.

Bill Dickie, the Motherwell chairman, said the club were highly reluctant to allow the player to leave. “We have very reluctantly accepted an offer of £350,000,” Dickie said. “Initially, Celtic offered £250,000 but that was wholly unacceptable. Although the offer was increased, we still feel it is